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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1919

Page

4

Charged with Getting $1300 on Bad Check

Charles Bessie, under 30, arrested by Detective Pat Piercy near Seventh and Hampshire while driving a blue Elcar. He is accused of purchasing the car from David Motor Co of St Louis with a forged $1300 check. He denies forgery, cites Elkhart origin, while a factory-to-agency claim fails. A representative will claim the car in Quincy. Police tie him to additional forged checks in Troy and Hannibal.

Charles Bessie Pat Piercy Seventh Hampshire Streets David Motor Company St. Louis Bessie Elkhart Ind Keokuk Iowa David Totor Quincy Troy Taylor Hannibal Palmyra Henry Waelker Fourth Oak Streets Kaelber Quincyan Jack Connery Lakey Piercy Meise James Simmons Henry Reinold

Disabled veterans urged to apply for federal vocational training

Virgil Johnston of the Quincy exemption board urged more disabled soldiers to use the federal board offer for free vocational education. Fill-out cards go to the federal board, guiding disabled service members to immediate training with pay and allowances for the training period.

Quincy Federal Board For Vocational Education Virgil Johnston Quincey Fonnston Federal Board

Miss Elizabeth Catlin Taken Ill After Stroke at Home

Friends learn of Miss Elizabeth Catlin’s serious illness in Blessing hospital after a paralytic stroke at her home 1643 Vermont Street. Miss Grace Bolles entertained 15 friends at 416 North Tenth Street Tuesday night in honor of Charles King’s birthday with games music and refreshments.

Elizabeth Catlin Blessing Hospital Miss Catlin Vermont Street Grace Bolles North Tenth Street Charles King

Abe Martin Remembers When a Girl's Mind Was an Asset

A quip about society's view of women's intellect, noting past expectations that a woman's qualities defined her value as a civic ideal. The remark reflects on social norms and the elusive standard of exemplary citizenship tied to appearance and intellect.

Family Day at Truck and Tractor Show Shines in Armory

The armory hosts a two session Family Day as the Truck and Tractor Show closes. Special afternoon music and a 9 to 12 night family dance invite all, with wide floor space for dancing and an orchestra playing the latest tunes.Visitors are urged to come, enjoying a high standard exhibit of trucks and tractors mirroring the auto show. The event aims to inform farmers and business people about tractor models and capabilities.

Armory Quincy

Daughter Forgiven For Hasty Marriage in Chicago

Knox Fletcher of Carthage, in Quincy Monday night, wired forgiveness to his daughter Lola for her hasty marriage to Corporal Hiram Scofield in Chicago. He recalled his own late wife and his past informing friends of marriage, and the couple, on their way to Washington and Virginia, hope the groom will secure his Army release.

Knox Fletcher Carthage Quincy Lola Hiram Scofield Chicago Mr. Fletcher Mrs. Scofield Washington Virginia

Deaths and Funerals Vernice Dawn of Vlorinda

Vernice Dawn of Vlorinda Towa died in Colorado where he had been for the past year for health reasons. Word reached his uncle WB Logal of Mark Mo. Tuesday morning. His parents and grandparents reside in Warsaw and the body will likely be sent there for burial.

Vernice Dawn Vlorinda Towa Colorado Wb, Logal Mark Warsaw

Six Year Old Dorothy Phillips Dies of Diphtheria

Funeral services for Dorothy Phillips were held at her parents home 732 South Fifth Street Tuesday evening with Rev. F A McCarty presiding. Miss Rogers sang two hymns. The body was sent to Springfield for burial. Dorothy died Monday night at home after a short illness. she attended school until two days before her death. Surviving are her parents and sister Florence.

Dorothy Phillips George Phillips South Fifth Street F. A. McCarty Miss Rogers Springfield Dorothy Miss Florence

Endres Brother of Rev. Endres Dies in Wichita Kans

S. H. Endres brother of Rev. W. D. Endres former pastor of the Christian church in Quincy died in Wichita Kansas Tuesday. Rev Endres with Culver-Stockton college of Canton was in Centralia Missouri traveling when he left immediately for Wichita following the telegram from Wichita received Tuesday evening.

S. H. Endres W. D. Endres The Christian Church In Quincey Wichita Kans Quincy Endres Culver-Stockton College of Canton Centralia

Eckert, Albert F P, died at home in Quincy

Albert F P Eckert died at his home 1815 North Fifth Street Tuesday afternoon after three months of illness from valvular heart disease and pneumonia. A Missouri-born resident of Quincy for many years he worked as a sausage maker at Gehring meat market until resigning last Saturday. Survived by widow two daughters Miss Clara and Mrs John McAkinney his mother two brothers in Canton Missouri and Milan Missouri and two sisters in Canton. Funeral plans not yet set but likely Friday morning.

Albert F. Eckert Albert FP. Eckert North Fifth Street Mr. Eckert Missouri Quincy Gehring Clara John McAkinnay Canton Milan

Mrs. Mary Hummelt Funeral Services Details

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hummelt were held at 9 oclock Tuesday morning from the home 926 Payson avenue and at 9 30 oclock from St Marys Catholic church Rev Klaes officiating Burial was in St Boniface cemetery Bearers were Henry Gree man Richard Smith Joseph Laacke Henry Schnelten Henry Steinkamp and Alfred Kurte

Mary Hummelt Payson Avenue St. Mary's Catholic Church Rev Klaes St. Boniface Cemetery Henry Greeman Richard Smith Joseph Laacke Henry Schnelten Henry Steinkamp Alfred Kurte

A H Crum of Forrest Dies in Ohio at 72

Word reached Quincy Tuesday that A H Crum 72 father of C R Crum of Quincy died in Forrest Ohio. He was called to Ohio Friday by his father’s serious illness and was with him when he passed away.

A. H. Crum Quincy C. R. Crum Forrest

Concordias Sweep Pattern Makers in League Bowing Night

The Concordias won all three games against the Pattern Makers in Tuesday night action at the Labor Temple bowling league. The results listed include aannuam Ame BiuICA.

Concordias Labor Temple

Supervisors debate memorial site at county grounds

Adams county board held two sessions Tuesday approving routine business while debating using the Detention Home lot for a soldiers and sailors memorial. Judiciary committee to report on legality of ground use. Norway spruce Christmas tree petition referred to buildings and grounds. Inspections of the House of Correction Detention Home County Farm and county jail planned. May term grand jurors to be appointed. adjournment expected tomorrow.

Adams County Board of Supervisors Quincy Adams County Judiciary Committee Leaton Irwin Court House Committee On House of Correction County Farm Circuit Court

Will Arrest All The Traffic Violators

Motorcycle Policeman Jerry Akers warns that immediate arrests will follow for drivers who cut corners or fail to obey traffic laws. He cites recent vehicle damage from improper turns and vows prosecutions without fear or favor. Walter Sieman was arrested Wednesday afternoon for speeding in the business district. his case will be heard by Police Magistrate P. W. Reardon.

Jerry Akers Akers Walter Sieman P. W. Reardon

Dance Draws Record Crowd at St Barbara Night

Large turnout despite bad weather for the St Barbara dance at Knights of Columbus hall. Whist games yielded many prizes with women winners including Mary Schroeder and Elizabeth Schroeder. Men’s top players were William Ball Herbert Heinz and Frank Wensing. organizers listed with committees and helpers.

Knights of Pa St. Barbara W. A Woimen Mary Schroeder C. N. Mason Leona Brinkman Walter Fich Frank Stegeman Rose Niehaus Punch Theo Wand Anna Wensing Lillian Druffel Marie Winters Helen Dillmeyer Emma Vonderhaar John Walters Henry Anders Fred Althof Frank Zopf

Gerdes Chosen Head of Engineers' Club

W. F. Gerdes was re elected president of the Quincy Engineers club at the annual meeting in Hotel Newcomb Tuesday night A paving paper by Web P Bushnell was read by George W Gille due to Bushnell other business Other officers elected were W C Dowd vice president Dwight P Chila secretary treasurer J A Colburn and George W Gille trustees for two year terms

W. F. Gerdes Quincy Engineers Club Newcomb Web. P. Bushnell George W. Gille Bushnell W. C. Dowd Dwight P. Chila J. A. Colburn

Investigate Frauds To Get Liberty Bonds

Federal Trade Commission opened formal investigation into fraudulent schemes by stock promoters who urged liberty bond holders to swap for worthless securities. Cases were presented by the treasury department and capital issues committee, with the commission ready to consider data from private and commercial sources as the government prepares for the upcoming securities issue.

Washington Mar Liberty Federal Trade Commission Treasury Department and Capital Issues Committee

Clemenceau Greeted on Return to French Assembly

Paris March 5 Premier Clemenceau made his first appearance in the Chamber of Deputies since the assassination attempt. Deputies surrounded and congratulated him on his escape and recovery. He then visited the Senate where a similar scene occurred, and he appeared in good health.

Clemenceau Paris Chamber of Deputies Senate

Three Killed in Auto Accident at Indian Creek Bridge

In Council Bluffs Ta Mar 5 Edgar A Hutchins and Mrs J C Brock of Council Bluffs and Jim Allen of Omaha were killed. J E Shank of Council Bluffs was fatally injured in an automobile crash Tuesday. Mrs Brock’s husband escaped. The car, driven at high speed, struck the middle girder of a bridge over Indian Creek.

Council Bluffs Edgar A. Hutchins J. C. Brock Jim Allen Omaha J. E. Shank Brock Indian Creek

International officer to aid settlement in Quincy labor dispute

James Brown of Chicago international vice-president of the molders is due in Quincy to push a wage scale and schedule agreement. If no settlement is reached, molders may strike after today as other unions suspend work. Foundries and shops are signaling widespread closure while daily meetings continue and employers refuse the demands.

James Brown Chicago Quincy Comstock Castle Channon-Emery Company

Rotarians Discuss Labor Conditions at Noonday Meeting

Rotary members met in Hote Newcomb to discuss labor problems and the worker employer relationship during a prolonged noonday session. Washington dispatches note Rotary headquarters asking members to aid employment of men released from prisons and penitentiaries, reporting 20,000 employers opening plants to such workers and 1,000 released prisoners employed with 95 percent making good. Quincy Rotary has not yet received the letter, so the issue has not been discussed locally.

Rotary Club Hote Newcomb Washington National Rotary Headquarters Quincy Rotary Club

Lewis Shoe Company Donates 75 Pairs Shoes

Lewis Shoe Co contributed 75 pairs of shoes in response to a March Red Cross drive for European war refugees. Local officials welcome all usable clothing and shoes and ask those willing to help to contact Miss Akers in the Chamber of Commerce for collection directions.

Adams County Red Cross America Europe Lewis Shoe Co Red Cross Akers Chamber of Commerce

Smith Thompson Wedding Announced in Quincy Marriage

Friends in Quincy received notice of the marriage of Miss Bess Thompson formerly of Quincy, daughter of Mrs. M. I. Thompson, and William Peyton Smith of Los Angeles. The couple planned to reside at 2120 Maine Street Little Rock Arkansas after March 1.

Nuessen Bergman Marries in St Marys Church

Miss Mamie Bergman and Henry Nuessen were married Tuesday morning at St Marys Catholic Church by Rev Father Zurben sen. Attendants were Miss Sophia Bergman and Leo Nuessen. The bride’s dress was white crepe de chine with a veil, flowers, and a shower bouquet. The groom is from Melrose and they will reside on his farm after a reception at the bride’s home.

J. Barkhold Jackson Street Melrose

Seathakis Trapp Wedding At St Rose Of Lima

Miss Antonetta Trapup daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Trapp marries Demetrice Seathakis of California at St Rose of Lima church with Father Brennan officiating. A wedding breakfast for fifteen relatives follows. The couple plans a trip to Peoria and Chicago before settling with her parents while seeking a home.

Seathakis- Trapp Antonetta Trapup Anton Trapp Demetrice Seathakis California St. Rose of Lima Father Brennan Peoria Chicago

Lange Carney Marriage in Quincy Office

Mrs Anna Carney of Quincy and Andrew Lange of Albion Ind were married at 8 o clock Tuesday evening by Judge J E Bonney in his office.

Lange- Carney Anna Carney Quincy Andrew Lange Albion Ind J. E. Bonney

Court Denies Appeal Of Claude G. Pierson

Jefferson City Mo March 6 The supreme court Tuesday afternoon dismissed the appeal of Claude G Pierson now in Webster county jail under sentence of thirty five years imprisonment for kidnapping He was convicted in October 1918 of kidnapping Josiah Lloyd Kent 14 months old son of Mr and Mrs J Holland Kent of Suinge Mo The baby was stolen May 30 1917 and the body was recovered in the well of an old abandoned arm

Jefferson City Supreme Court Claude G. Tpierson Webster County Josiah Lloyd Kent J. Holland Kent

Plans for new club grounds discussed by directors

Country club directors met Tuesday night to discuss informal improvements needed for the new grounds taken over by the organization March 1. The land will be put in meadow and prepared for transfer when possession is decided. They may defer laying out the new course until fall and await guidance from new professional Mr. Davidson arriving soon from Florida. Work on the present greens and course will begin next week.

Country Club Davidson Florida

Mrs Walter Rice Seeks Warrant Over Deserted Wife

Mrs Walter Rice of Richfield township went to police headquarters Tuesday night asking for a warrant against her husband. She accuses him of desertion after taking funds and selling belongings for a West move. Rice allegedly took nearly all money save 2.72 and promised to ship a motor truck to Hannibal for their new home, with no word since leaving for Hannibal.

Walter Rice Richfield Township Rice West Hannibal Quincy

Wheel chair for girl brightens life in Burlington yards tale

Charlotte McMullen, badly injured months ago when struck by an engine, received a wheelchair donated from the fund raised after her accident. The chair offers mobility and daily joy beyond confinement. Also notes John J. Skearney denying Socialist ties and a meeting of the Quincy Freight Bureau board in the Wells Building this evening.

Charlotte McMullen Burlington Yards Charlotte Freight Bureau Board of Government Quincy Freight Bureau Bureau Wells Building

Lambert Lodge Homecoming Planned for April

Lambert lodge of Masons prepares a Homecoming in the Masonic temple with preliminary arrangements under way. The annual event is slated for the latter part of April though no definite dates have been set.

Lambert Lodge Lambert Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple

Charles Heidbreder Back to Washington in Tax Office Role

Charles Heidbreder resumes his role as secretary and treasurer of the Quincy Store company and departs Sunday evening for Washington D C to join the auditors office of the income tax. Henry Lange succeeds Heidbreder as president and Dave Reidinger is named vice president after Monday directors meeting.

Charles Heidbreder Washington Quincy Compiany Washington, D. C Henry Lange Heidbreder Dave Reidinger

LaPrairie Men Pay Taxes In Quincy Visit

LaPrairie residents traveled to Quincy Tuesday to pay county taxes. Attending from LaPrairie were Jim Ross, George Burke, Ira Reynolds, George Eilers, Pete Ellers, George Ihnen and John Tenhaeff.

Quincy Jim Ross George Burke Ira Reynolds George Eilers Pete Elers George Ihnen John Tenhaeff

Mayor Thompson to Return Friday After Washington Conference

Mayor John A. Thompson sent cards saying he expects to return to Quincy by Friday after attending a conference in Washington with the Secretary of Commerce and Labor on the labor situation. He will pass through Cincinnati and visit the Ahren Vox company, maker of fire engines and trucks.

John A. Thompson Quincy Washington Secretary of Commerce and Labor Wilson Cincinnati Ahren Vox Company

New Naval Recruit Heads to Peoria for Entrance Exam

Morning Sun Indiana resident George H Wol verton departs for Peoria to take the final navy entrance test as an apprentice seaman after acceptance by recruiting officer W H Schuster. Chief Schuster says mechanics and hospital men are in high demand in the Navy and service there is attractive. Deputy Sheriff Jack Connery reports Gilbert Smith arrested Tuesday afternoon for traffic violations involving an unoccupied car. Smith, a chauffeur, to be arraigned in police court this morning.

George H. Wolverton Morning Sun Peoria Navy W. H. Schuster Schuuter Jack Connery Gilbert Smith Smith

Decide On Procedure For Contract Claims

Washington March 5 The War Department explained the method of settlement for claims against the government under the Wilson act validating informal contracts. All claims must be filed before June 30. If unsatisfied with the awards, claimants may appeal to the board of contract adjustments.

Washington Wilson War Department Bureau Claims Board Board of Contract Adjustments

1839 Treaty Peace Question Revisions

Paris march 4 the peace conference commission on belgian affairs reached a decision on revising the 1889 treaty that ended the Poland Belgium conflict. the commission will submit its decision later to the supreme council for final action.

Paris Peace Conference Commission Poland Belgium Supreme Council

Help Parks Tax Push Urges Early Payments

Citizens urged to pay taxes before next Monday to boost park funding with a 2 percent share of collections. The note warns that a new law next spring shifts tax collection to the county treasurer, reducing park benefits. Wealthy Quin cy residents and daily park users are called to act at city hall now.

Quincy Court House

War era residents and families visit Quincy as service members move

Shrapnell and John Thompson, chief cook at Camp Grant, are in Quincy on a ten day furlough staying with Floyd Stewart at 628 Jersey street. Several locals serving abroad send updates from France and Germany as William Unglaub transfers within AEF units, Earl Suter travels home after engineers service, Trenry Alford en route home after navy discharge, and Henry Fuhrman plans to resume work at Stern store. Emmett Thompson, a Quincy native in France, appears in a Saturday Evening Post photo. his family ties and earlier Missouri railway work are noted along with reports from Luxemburg and Coblenz about wartime conditions and social life.

John Thompson Camp Grant Quincy Floyd Stewart Jersey Street Fort Henry Fuhrman Henryuhrman Philadelphia Ife Stern W. H. Wood North Wirth Street Emmett Thompson France Saturday Evening Post Germany George Patiella Emmett 314Th Field Signal Battalion Rhine C. Hoskins

Successive Ne vers camp cleared by March 15, Hapke says

J. Leo Hapke reports that his 6,000 man camp in Nevers France will be cleared by March 15 and that he expects to sail home soon. He has served in France since September with the 19th Transportation corps in a locomotive repair shop.

J. Leo Hapke Nevers France States 19Th Transportation Corps

Parade Opens Indoor Carnival At Y M C A Tonight

The opening of the indoor carnival at the Y M C A is set for 8 o'clock this evening with a parade. Lamy brothers will perform a world renowned aerial trapeze act, likely drawing a packed crowd. The Peerless quartet and a variety of other acts including dancers and readers are on the program, with Sam Gabel arranging the carnival and requesting clowns bring popcorn balls and pink lemonade.

Lamy Brothers Australia Sam Gabel

New Brokerage Firm Is Organized Here

Chelso G. Cissna H L Beard and Charles H Adelpohl formed a partnership to operate Chelso G Cissna Merchandise Brokerage at 711 Maine street. The firm will add new merchandise lines and greatly expand the business. Cissna has previously run a brokerage office in the Stern building. A rack for patrons to leave and reclaim cigars was designed for theaters and restaurants.

Chelso G. Cissna H. L. Beard Charles H. Adelpohl Maine Street Cissna Stern Building

Howlett Found Alive After War Department Death Notice

Sorrow turned to joy as Ira G Howlett, a Quincy soldier, was located in New York after a war department error announced his death. His mother Mrs Ida Howlett and father L H Howlett confirmed he was alive aboard a Great Northern transport, returning from France. Private Howlett had served at Camp Parker and Camp Logan, was wounded by shrapnel, and was scheduled to sail home. the service flag star is to return to blue.

Ira G. Howlett L. H. Howlett Quincy Great Northern New York War Department Whig Rockford Howlett North Fourth Street France Finland Charleston Camp Parker Camp Logan Texas General Hill

New Buildings For Chaddock Discussed

Chaddock Aid society met at the school Tuesday morning to discuss future needs including a new dining hall and three cottages. Half of 12000 for the hall is raised. bricks bought, construction to start soon. Glee club selections opened the meeting with Illinois a solo by Lawrence Sias and a piano solo by James Fitz. Mrs Frields led devotionals.

Chaddock Boys’ School Chaddock Aid Society Eva Frields Glee Club Sool Illinois Lawrence Sias James Fitz

Whipple Heads to Mayo Clinic for Dental Surgery

Dr. H. L. Whipple departs Sunday for Rochester Minnesota to attend a four day clinic on dental surgery at the Mayo Brothers hospital. The new field at the Rochester institution will draw dentists from across the country. In Minneapolis he and Dr. Gardner will join sessions of the Minnesota state dental society on Monday.

H. L. Whipple Rochester Minnesota Mayo Brothers Hospital Rochester Institution Minneapolis Whipple Gardner Minnesota State Dental Society

Marriage Licenses Filed for Two Couples in Illinois

Edward C. Calvin of Chicago and Bertha Goebel of Quincy obtained a marriage license. Andrew S. Long of Albion Indiana, age 53, and Anna Carney of Quincy, age 42, also secured licenses.

Edward C. Calvin Legal Chicago Bertha Goebel Quincy Andrews. Long Albion Ind Anna Carney

Weather outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa

Illinois clears and grows colder Wednesday with a late cold wave in the extreme south Thursday brings fair skies and warmer afternoon. Missouri sees fair conditions Wednesday with colder temps in the extreme east and fair Thursday as temperatures rise. Iowa stays fair Wednesday and likely Thursday with warming to follow in the west. Sunrise 6 29 a m sunset 5 55 p m moon sets 10 10 p m

Illinois Missouri Iowa

Rise Fan River Fercoaat near Muscatine Louisiana

The river below Muscatine Louisiana will change but little as ice gorges affect the flow. Local observers report minimal impact on navigation and water levels, with steady currents despite cold conditions.

Muscatine Louisiana

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